Five Came Back
2017 · Miniseries · NR · 195 min
★ 7.5(45)unSUB Rating
This miniseries explores how World War II changed Hollywood through the experiences of five legendary filmmakers who served during the conflict. It follows their wartime work, the films they helped make, and the lasting effect the war had on their careers and lives.
Where to watch
Streaming on Netflix.
Stream (included)
Streaming availability and prices may be inaccurate or change — verify with the provider before subscribing.
unSUB's subscription recommendations are informational only, not financial advice.
unSUB does not host or stream any content. Every link above goes to a licensed provider.
More value for your money
Similar titles, ranked by watch-hours per subscription dollar.
Details
- Years
- 2017
- Release date
- 2017-03-31
- Network
- Netflix
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
- Runtime
- 195 min
- Max quality
- HD
- TMDB rating (input)
- 7.9/10 (45 votes)
About
You may like this if you enjoy history-driven documentaries about World War II and the people behind the films; Not for you if you want a critical look at propaganda or prefer a faster, more dramatic story.
Pros: fresh war-history angle; strong archival material; insightful modern commentary | Cons: light on moral questions; can feel celebratory; uneven at times
Themes
- post-traumatic stress disorder (ptsd)
- world war ii
- post world war ii
Cast & crew
Meryl Streep
as Narrator (voice)
Francis Ford Coppola
as Self
Steven Spielberg
as Self
Paul Greengrass
as Self
Guillermo del Toro
as Self
Lawrence Kasdan
as Self
John Ford
as Self (archive footage)
William Wyler
as Self (archive footage)
John Huston
as Self (archive footage)
Frank Capra
as Self (archive footage)
Directed by Laurent Bouzereau